I created the Bureau of Anomaly Control

Although the Federation's higher-ups were currently looking for Mann, wanting him to give them an explanation, Mann didn't just go straight to the Federation to explain things to them. Meeting with Shadow and the others wouldn't solve the problem right now.

Fortunately, as an organization, the Federation had far more patience than individuals. If the decision-makers were some high-level ability users or those politicians, they would be completely enraged if he disappeared for even a few days. But the Federation wouldn't; it would always give him one last chance—provided he could give them a satisfactory answer.

So, he returned to the Titan ruins once again.

As soon as he stepped out of the teleportation location, he saw the figure of a Titan King. However, waiting for Mann outside wasn't his familiar ally, Zassina, but the half-blood, half-iron First King, "Walter."

He had rearranged the scene outside the teleportation point at some unknown time. The originally empty domed hall now looked as luxurious as someone's palace. Walter was sitting on the throne with his eyes half-closed. When Mann walked out, he slightly raised his eyelids, revealing an expression that showed no surprise.

"You're finally back," Walter said casually as he stood up. Then, he turned around and reached for something on the platform beside him, seemingly not intending to explain anything.

"Where's Zassina?" Mann asked, his expression also very calm.

Walter turned to look at Mann and said:

"Don't worry, she's fine. Victor is chatting with her. We don't intend to betray you, and our little tricks can't threaten you at all. After all, Divine Firmament can always solve everything in the end, can't it?"

Even Mann had to admit that what he said made sense, because if Divine Firmament was really as strong as Mann had said, then what they were encountering now was just insignificant trouble.

There was only one situation in which Mann should be exasperated, completely breaking off cooperation with them—that was if this matter was enough to reverse the outcome of the war. But if that were really the case...

...then Walter, as a Titan, might be more willing not to cooperate with him.

So, as long as Mann wasn't lying, then their cooperation had only encountered a minor bump.

"So, you had this idea from the beginning?" Mann asked. "It really can't threaten our ultimate victory, and if there's a chance, I might continue to cooperate with you. But both the Secret Alliance and the Federation dislike betrayal. After solving the gods, they might target you.

"You can deceive me, but provoke them? I don't think that's a good idea.

"And although they might not break off relations with you this time, if you anger them again, neither the Federation nor the Secret Alliance will be willing to continue cooperating with you, and you will miss the opportunity to solve the gods.

"In the end, it won't be them who suffer, and it certainly won't be me."

Although Mann expressed dissatisfaction, he wasn't particularly angry. After all, he was in fact deceiving these Titans and the Federation. If he showed particular anger at the Titans' actions at this moment, it would only expose his fear.

Seeing Mann's reaction, Walter finally confirmed in his heart that Mann was not a problem:

"Sorry, it was indeed an impolite little test. Actually, this wasn't my intention, but other Titans are still opposed to cooperating with you, so they wanted to create obstacles in this way. But your reaction now is enough to prove that you are trustworthy and worth cooperating with. I will also punish those traitors when I get back.

"But since you are willing to continue talking with me, I am willing to give my promise again."

As he spoke, he handed over a piece of gold engraved with a vow.

Mann actually didn't believe his words at all. Walter definitely couldn't have been unaware of this matter, and he wasn't very clear now why Walter would do this. His motive was still a mystery.

But the words on the golden oath couldn't be faked.

There was only a very simple promise on it: in the following cooperation, the Titans would never betray them again.

This was indeed enough sincerity, because in fact, the oaths they had originally signed were particularly vague. For example, Mann's requirements were only to deal with the gods, and there was no requirement to ensure that Divine Firmament could appear.

After all, Mann didn't have absolute certainty that he could control this, and the requirements for the Titans naturally couldn't be so harsh. The real requirements for them were only the key points such as holding the solar eclipse ritual and the sleeping ritual.

This was also why they were able to cause trouble behind their backs, but now, as long as they signed this oath, these Titans would have no way to do anything to them again, and the following cooperation would proceed smoothly.

All the problems had been solved, leaving only one thing...

Mann held the golden oath in his hand, looked directly into Walter's eyes, and said:

"We need an explanation."

The matter itself still had no answer.

Walter was silent for a moment, seemingly thinking about how to answer Mann's question. However, not long after, he slightly raised his head and looked at a seemingly ordinary wall.

"I can tell you the answer," Walter said. "Actually, I was going to tell you last time, but some unexpected things happened at that time. But this time, you also need to sign a confidentiality agreement."

Mann looked at him and said:

"This explanation isn't for me."

Walter pointed to the golden oath in his hand:

"This is the explanation I'm giving them. I have reasons why I can't tell them, but after I show you the answer, you can still make the decision for them, and tell them whether they can continue to trust the Titans. If you really think the problem is so serious, you can completely terminate our cooperation without revealing the answer.

"And I believe that after you get the answer, you may not be willing to share it with your own compatriots.

"Sometimes knowledge is also a curse."